Brownsburg – It’s taken a long time but the North Green Street reconstruction project appears to have crossed the finish line! The Town of Brownsburg had a Ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17 in the afternoon, just in time for 5 o’clock traffic. The Ribbon cutting took place just south …
Read More »Butler Board of Trustees Approves $100 Million Sciences Upgrade, Largest Investment in Butler’s Future
INDIANAPOLIS– A new sciences complex is set to take shape on Butler University’s campus, as the Board of Trustees approved the project during their June meeting. The $100 million renovation and expansion is the largest investment ever by the Trustees in Butler’s future. The project includes new high-tech classrooms designed …
Read More »Indianapolis Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Monday evening, just after six o’clock, emergency crews were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on I-465 northbound near I-70 on the city’s east side. 911 callers were reporting a male was seriously injured and unconscious. When first responders arrived they found 67 year old William …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force The Governor made seven appointments to the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, whose terms expire Dec. 2, 2020: Bill Fine (Greenwood), Utility Consumer Counselor …
Read More »Community Foundation Awards over $35,000 in Grants
At the May Board meeting, the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling over $35,000 to organizations serving every corner of Hendricks County. These grants were made from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund, as well as from its 39 family legacy …
Read More »Seven Nonprofit Leaders Complete HCCF Nonprofit Learning
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) would like to congratulate the seven graduates of its Marketing & Social Media Learning Series, each of whom attended all four sessions of this series: Marketing Fundamentals, Executing your Brand, Social Media for Nonprofits, and Digital Fundraising Campaigns that Work. The series was presented …
Read More »10 best ways to prevent mosquito-borne illness
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Along with Spring warmth and rain showers comes standing water and mosquito breeding. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials urge citizens to be aware of how to prevent the spread of diseases carried by mosquitoes. “Basically, anywhere that water can pool is an ideal breeding ground for …
Read More »Tick season creeps in with warmer weather
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Tick season has begun in certain areas of the United States. Hendricks County health officials urge citizens to educate themselves on how to prevent tick-bites this spring and summer. “Ticks are known to transmit several diseases to both humans and pets when bites occur,” reports Krista Click, …
Read More »Take these precautions to prevent recreational water illness and injuries
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Memorial Day weekend marked the opening of many community pools, and one of the best ways to stay cool, exercise, and have fun at the same time is swimming. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials urge citizens to take the following precautions so that swimming can stay …
Read More »Eighteen Brownsburg Student-Athletes Celebrated at Spring Signing Day
Brownsburg High School celebrated eighteen seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These student athletes gathered with family, friends and coaches at Brownsburg High School’s Spring Signing Day, May 15th. Group Photo, sitting (l to r): Noah Berryman, …
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